2nd time helping clear buckthorn at Victoria Park with Friends of MinnetonkaParks. The partnership with City of Minnetonka and their 1000s of volunteer hours & work on restoration and rehabilitation has been invaluable. Visit mtkaparks.org to find out more & volunteer!

Early in person voting available at Minnetonka City Hall today until 3 pm and Monday 8am-5pm. Or vote on Tues Nov 7 at your polling place - pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us #yourvotematters #vote #IVoted

I want to thank everyone who voted for participating in our democracy. With some West Metro races decided by just a few votes in the last several election cycles, it's clear that truly #yourvotematters #thankyouvoters #thisiswhat democracylookslike

Congratulations to Councilmember Rebecca Schack on her reelection to Minnetonka City Council. I've appreciated her as my Ward 2 representative & have enjoyed serving with her. I look forward to her continued work for Minntonka residents. @voterebeccaschack Rebecca Schack

Shout out to all the candidates that ran honest and positive elections. Regardless of the outcome, your desires to serve your communities and willingness to have conversations with your neighbors about what matters to them is appreciated. #Elections2023 #LocalGovernment

An unexpected benifit of serving on city council is building relationships with other electeds. Congratulations on your reelections Brian Hunke @hunke4citycouncil, Lonna Dallessandro Lona Dallessandro for Bloomington City Council, Maurice Harris @votemaurice & to Nadia Mohamed @nadiaforslp elected as mayor!

Congratulations to Councilmember Kissy Coakley! Looking forward to continuing working with you!

Congratulations to fellow organizer Patsy Foster-Bolton on being elected to Minnetonka City Council. I can't wait to get into "good trouble" with you! @pfosterbolton

Congratulations to Shannon Andreson Vote Spillane.org - reelected to Hopkins School Board, Mike Remucal Dr. Mike for School Board - reelected to Minnetonka School Board, & Sheila Prior @SheilaPriorforWayzataSchoolBoard - reelected to Wayzata School Board & to those newly elected.

1 more and then I'm done for the night! Congratulations to Mayor Patrick Hanlon & Councilmember Yolanda Farris who lived my dream of running unopposed but also got out and connected with their communities around what matters to them. @hanlonforhopkins @yolandaforslpcitycouncil

#happythanksgiving

Attended #HolidayinHopkins. Made a donation to ICA and got a kit to make s'mores

Attended the public open house too learn about lake restoration projects proposed by 9 Mile Creek watershed district and City of Minnetonka #lakes #waterquality

#happyhannukah

On Saturday, I attended the tree lighting ceremony at Ridgedale Commons put on by City of Minnetonka. Attendees enjoyed music, activities for kids, food, and more. The evening ended with a dog costume contest full of adorable contestants. #happyholidays

Minnetonka Residents - Apply to serve on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The new commission is seeking seven members with two students. For more information, go to tinyurl.com/mtkadei Applications will be accepted online through Jan. 1, 2024.

On Sunday, I was able to spend time with black women electeds, former electeds, and other powerful women working for their communities. So much wisdom, strength, and beauty in one room! #powerhousewomen #breakingdownbarriersandopeningdoors

Last night was the final meeting for outgoing City Councilmembers Brian Kirk and Bradley Schaeppi. Their leadership will be missed on the council and I wish them the best with their future endeavours. #CityofMinnetonka #citycouncil #thankyouforyourservice

To borrow from @NatePetroski & Minion. I've been places & done things this. What I haven't done is post much so as the year wraps up I'll share a series of collages about my adventures. May trip to #Toronto #Sustainability Conference #GoPlacesDoThings. Extra day to sightsee.

#happymothersday❤️ #mothersday2024❤️ #iheartmoms❤️